Summer officially begins next month but the weather has already gotten warmer and the days are longer. With more sunshine, welcoming temperatures, and plants in bloom, there’s no better time to enjoy your garden. However, many gardens need a little love and attention following the harsh winter. Find out how to decorate a garden, so it’s an inviting, cozy, and stylish extension of your home.

Build On Your Home’s Interior Design Style

It’s hard to know where to start when you want to decorate a garden. Begin by looking at the interior design style you’ve already used throughout your home. Find inspiration in your existing color palette and decor. This will narrow down your options making it simpler to shop for decorative elements and plan the design of your garden. Look for planters, furniture, accessories, and other pieces that compliment your chosen interior design style.

Choose the Right Plants

Different flowers and plants thrive in different parts of the country. When deciding which plants to use in your garden, research light conditions, mature size, and optimal planting season before you dig your hands into the soil and get to work. This will save you a lot of time and hassle as you build your garden.

Add Comfort

The best part about having a decorated garden is basking in all of its beauty and splendor. That’s why you should include sitting options in your garden decoration. There are a variety of stunning benches, chairs, sofas, lounges, and loveseats that are built for outdoor use. These pieces retain their quality and appearance through rain, heat, and other weather changes so you don’t have to worry about dragging your outdoor furniture in every time the storm clouds gather.

Accessorize Entrances

There’s something magical about entering a garden filled with fresh flowers and plants. The entrance to your garden should enhance that whimsical experience. Some of the ways to accessorize your garden entrance are to wrap vines around gates, invest in a decorative trellis, or drape flowers over arbors. Let your imagination run wild!

Don’t Forget Lighting

You can lose track of time when you’re luxuriating in your garden. Before you know it, the sun has set, and you’re sitting in the dark. To avoid this scenario, consider hanging string lights, installing a fire stove, or setting up solar-powered lights throughout your garden. Outdoor lighting options are plentiful, so review everything available before deciding on the ones that are right for your garden.

Welcome Fauna

A garden’s charm increases when local wildlife calls the space “home.” For instance, feeders and nest boxes are environmentally-beneficial options you can place in your garden to attract birds. You can also opt to use plants that sustain your area’s bee population, an essential part of helping support the well-being of your home environment.

Think Outside of the Fence

People designate a specific area of their yards as a garden, but that doesn’t have to be the case. Plants bring so much character, personality, and charm to any space. Add pots, planters, hanging holders, and other vessels to hold plants and flowers in areas throughout your home’s outdoor spaces. Even trim flowers from your garden to use in vases inside your house.

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